Ingredients
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1 cup firm tofu, well-drained firm tofu1 cup firm tofu, well-drained
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1/2 cup chickpea flour chickpea flour1/2 cup chickpea flour
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1/4 cup water water1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt salt1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper ground white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced scallions1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds sesame seeds1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying) neutral oil2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce soy sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar rice vinegar1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon maple syrup maple syrup1 teaspoon maple syrup
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 teaspoon chili oil (optional) chili oil1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
Directions
Prepare the tofu pancake batter, fold in the aromatics, and pan-fry until crisp and golden. Whisk up a quick soy-based dipping sauce, and serve the pancakes hot for a delicious, protein-rich breakfast. For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can add finely chopped vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Steps
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In a mixing bowl, mash the tofu with a fork until smooth. |
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Add chickpea flour, water, baking powder, salt, white pepper, and toasted sesame oil. Mix until a thick batter forms. |
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Fold in the sliced scallions and sesame seeds. |
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Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. |
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Spoon 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet, flattening slightly. Cook 2-3 pancakes at a time. |
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Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Add more oil as needed for additional batches. |
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For the dipping sauce, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and chili oil (if using) in a small bowl. |
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Serve pancakes hot with the dipping sauce on the side. |
